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Jack Drury traded from Colorado to Nashville in significant NHL deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Jack Drury traded from Colorado to Nashville in significant NHL deal

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Jack Drury has been traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Nashville Predators as part of a major deal on June 24, 2026. The Avalanche receive former first-round picks Fyodor Svechkov and Zachary L’Heureux, along with a third-round pick in 2029. Colorado's move comes amid concerns regarding Drury's salary demands as he approaches restricted free agency. Both Svechkov and L’Heureux signed two-year extensions, positioning them for immediate roles with the Avalanche. Analysts are questioning Nashville's strategy in acquiring Drury, who is viewed as a fourth-line player.

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•Drury, a 26-year-old center, joins Nashville with a significant salary ask.
•Colorado adds two promising forwards, Svechkov and L’Heureux, both under contract.
•Svechkov played 70 NHL games last season, scoring 17 points.
•L’Heureux, known for physical play, scored five points in 28 NHL games.
•Drury's trade was influenced by Colorado's acquisition of Nicolas Roy at the trade deadline.

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